Which item is included in equipment for standard room setup in critical care?

• A. Bedside ECG and invasive pressure monitor with appropriate cables
• B. A large mirror
• C. A coffee maker
• D. Bag-valve-mask device

Answer: (B)

In critical care, being able to support a patient’s airway and ventilation immediately is essential. A bag-valve-mask device is included in standard room setup because it provides rapid, manual ventilation for patients who aren’t breathing adequately or who need help while a definitive airway is secured. It’s portable, easy to use, and can be connected to oxygen, making it a key tool during resuscitation, emergencies, and transport within the ICU.

Other items listed don’t contribute to immediate patient care in the same critical way—a large mirror has no clinical utility in acute care, and a coffee maker is not a part of medical equipment. Monitoring gear like bedside ECG and invasive pressure monitors is important in critical care, but the bag-valve-mask device specifically addresses the need for prompt ventilation, which is foundational in managing acutely ill or deteriorating patients.